Position Summary
Mission Statement: Charter School Success’ (CSS) mission is to “Help Charter Leaders Succeed.” We provide Business Office Support Services in Finance, HR, Payroll, Federal Grants, and PEIMS, along with various training platforms, with a focus on compliance and exceptional customer service.
Position Summary: As a Finance Specialist, you play a crucial role in the financial operations of multiple Texas charter schools, ensuring compliance with TEA regulations, FASRG guidelines, and federal requirements. Your responsibilities will include processing accounts payable, month-end reconciliations, and maintaining financial records to support audits and reporting.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Follow CSS policies and procedures for back-office processing, including accounts payable, month-end tasks, and communication with clients.
- Ensure timely completion of all schedules regulated by clients, state, and other agencies.
- Prepare, submit, and maintain financial records to ensure audit compliance and readiness.
- Ensure timely and accurate vendor payments based on client schedules.
- Record deposits and withdrawals in the Accounting Information System (AIS).
- Reconcile bank accounts with financial ledgers.
- Close and open applicable accounting periods and support the closing of fiscal years.
- Assist with annual 1099/1096 reporting.
- Support fiscal year-end activities, including audit requests, ledger adjustments, and preparing final reports.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of internal systems and processes.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Minimum 1 year of related experience.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- A team-oriented, can-do attitude with exceptional customer service abilities.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills.
- Effective time management and task management skills.
- Proficiency in spreadsheet creation and analysis.
- Ability to work independently from a home office with access to necessary equipment.
- Ability to engage in limited travel within Texas.
- Stable high-speed internet access is required.
Accountability and Classification
Accountability and Classification: This position is full-time, non-exempt, and fully remote, with competitive hourly pay between $18 and $23. It reports directly to the Finance Manager and/or Finance Director and requires a commitment to meeting deadlines and exceeding client expectations.